“I’m Working To Restore Imo’s Glory” – Gov Uzodinma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma spoke to reporters recently about the challenges he inherited when he took over and the efforts he is making to tackle them, the misconception over zoning of political offices in the state and how his administration is prosecuting the Covid-19 war. What were the challenges you inherited as governor? The challenges were quite enormous. In the first place my...
Ndi Ori Na Crisis: Abia State A Case Study By Ifeanyi Okali
Conflicts sometimes could be positive. It could be the magic wand that businesses, jobs, or romantic relationships require for a total turnaround. When a family welcomes a newborn baby, that momentary cry is what gives such family assurance that their baby is normal. Where this does not happen, it creates room for fear, apprehension, and panic. In democratic governance for...
MY JUNE 12 BIRTHDAY AND A DATE IN OUR HISTORY, By Ifeanyi Okali
June 12 has in the past 28 years become a very remarkable date in the annals of our history as Nigerians. This date prior to this moment has been more popular only within the confines of South Western Nigeria where the late Chief MKO Abiola, the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, election hails from. The historical value...
Obaseki Is Our Alumnus, Says University Of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan (UI) has confirmed Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki graduated from the institution. The university, in a statement by its Registrar, Mrs Olubunmi Faluyi, said Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, studied Classics. According to the statement, the Governor gained admission to the university in 1976 and graduated in 1979 with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division). “Records of his admission and...
The Impact of Governor Ikpeazu’s Administration on Abians in Diaspora By Paul Okezie
Diasporans engagement in the development of any state, the country can not be overemphasized. And one of the good qualities of a leader is to instil in his people, hope for success and a belief in themselves. In the words of the President OSO NSU Ngwa Nigeria, and 52nd Inaugural Lecturer of ABIA State University, Distinguished Professor Ogbonna Onuoha “Positive...
How Senator Kalu Secured The Freedom of 29 Inmates From Kuje Prison
While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the Senator during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje correctional custodial centre and you will receive the same mixed feelings of sadness and satisfaction. They are sad...
How Senator Kalu Secured The Freedom of 29 Inmates From Kuje Prison
While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the Senator during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje correctional custodial centre and you will receive the same mixed feelings of sadness and satisfaction. They are sad...
Nigeria Needs To Scale Up COVID-19 Testing – ActionAid
ActionAid Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, says the country needs to scale up its testing capacity for COVID-19. In a statement issued after its virtual meeting on Saturday, the organisation said Nigeria needs to intensify actions on clinical and preventive measures. Nigeria has so far tested a little above 60,000 people for the coronavirus, but this is still low when compared to...
What My Father Told Me About The Biafran War – Osita Chidoka
As the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB celebrates and honours its fallen heroes and heroines, many Nigerians of Igbo extraction, Saturday took to the micro-blogging sites, (twitter and Facebook) to pen down stories that touch the heart. The 48-year-old, former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, was not left out, as he enlightened Nigerians with his father’s words of wisdom. Read...
What My Father Told Me About The Biafran War – Osita Chidoka
As the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB celebrates and honours its fallen heroes and heroines, many Nigerians of Igbo extraction, Saturday took to the micro-blogging sites, (twitter and Facebook) to pen down stories that touch the heart. The 48-year-old, former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, was not left out, as he enlightened Nigerians with his father’s words of wisdom. Read...
